By Daniel Zendesha 

A young staff member of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Mr. Orseer Nyagu, has reportedly been k!lled after being abducted along the Agagbe-Naka road in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.

According to family members and colleagues, the 27-year-old was kidnapped alongside two other travellers while returning to Naka. Sources said he allegedly lost his life while attempting to escape from captivity.

A tragic incident has thrown residents of Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State into mourning following the reported death of Mr. Orseer Nyagu, a staff member of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).

According to accounts from family members and colleagues, Nyagu was abducted alongside two other persons while travelling from Agagbe to Naka along the Agagbe-Naka road, an area that has reportedly witnessed recurring security challenges in recent months.

Sources close to the family disclosed that the kidnappers contacted relatives after about two days in captivity and allegedly demanded a ransom of N15 million for the victims’ release. The amount was reportedly negotiated down to N500,000.

However, before the ransom payment could be completed, Nyagu allegedly attempted to escape from the kidnappers’ custody. He was reportedly killed during the process.

The two other victims who remained with the abductors were later released and safely reunited with their families, according to community sources.
The incident has sparked grief among residents, friends, and colleagues of the deceased, many of whom described him as a promising young worker who had recently secured employment with SUBEB.

In a tribute shared online, Ukan Kurugh, lamented the worsening insecurity affecting several communities in Benue State. He described the late Nyagu as the son of his former primary school teacher and called for urgent action to address rising cases of kidnapping and violence along rural roads.

The k!lling has once again drawn attention to persistent insecurity in parts of Benue State, particularly in rural communities where residents and commuters reportedly remain vulnerable to attacks and abductions.

As of the time of filing this report, there was no official statement from the Benue State Police Command regarding the incident.

Family members and friends have continued to mourn the deceased while praying for strength to bear the painful loss.